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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Eight subtle signs that you might have adult ADHD, and when to seek help

Difficulty focusing can be a symptom of ADHD - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

ADHD medication prescriptions have surged by 18 per cent annually since the start of the pandemic, according to new research from Aston University and the University of Huddersfield.

Published in BMJ Mental Health, the study reveals a significant rise in prescriptions in England, jumping from 25.17 per 1,000 people in 2019/20 to 41.55 per 1,000 in 2023/24.

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